Chain-link fence cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $5,750
- Per linear ft
- $9.70 – $37
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #176
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Dallas, TX usually costs $1,500 to $5,750 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.70 to $37 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $230 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.14 an hour in the Dallas area, 7% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Dallas, TX, standard level
$2,750 to $4,450
About $18 to $29 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $930 | $1,450 | $2,000 | 41% |
| Labor | $530 | $2,050 | $3,550 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,600 | $5,750 | 100% |
Why Dallas prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Dallas wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 57% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dallas is at 102.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.1: $40 to $150.
Dallas against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $3,200 to $3,600 across Dallas and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $1,500 – $5,750 | $3,600 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −10% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $1,350 – $5,100 | $3,200 | −11% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,250 | −10% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −10% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −10% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −5% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dallas ranks #176 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dallas is 5% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −3% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,400 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,300 – $4,950 | $3,150 | −13% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,300 – $4,850 | $3,100 | −15% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $1,400 – $5,400 | $3,400 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $1,800 – $7,550 | $4,650 | +29% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +25% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | +9% |
Dallas weather and the chain-link fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dallas Love Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Dallas are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dallas gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 108 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 78 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 77 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Dallas
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Dallas, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) and goods price index (1.03). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $960 |
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dallas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−1%) and wood fence lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,050 | −1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,200 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −4% |
What local crews earn in Dallas
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Dallas the blend is 0.88.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.14 an hour, which is 7% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.19 and $22.79 an hour. BLS counts 29,670 of them working in the area, 73.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.44 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. About 9,480 work in the metro. That is 23.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has 4,049,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 4th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $18.19 | $21.14 | $22.79 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Dallas: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dallas. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,500 to $3,200
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,750 to $4,450
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,050 to $5,750
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,000 – $2,150 | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,500 – $3,200 | $2,750 – $4,450 | $4,050 – $5,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,000 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,950 – $6,300 | $5,450 – $8,800 | $7,950 – $11,300 |
Why two Dallas quotes can differ
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
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Chain-link fence in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Dallas?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $5,750 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,750 to $4,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Dallas?
About $9.70 to $37 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,250, which is 10% less than Dallas ($3,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,600. Materials are 41% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Dallas?
$2,000 to $7,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Dallas?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Dallas area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 5% above the Texas statewide estimate ($3,450 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Dallas?
The BLS median is $21.14 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.19 to $22.79.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Dallas?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $3,200 and premium work $4,050 to $5,750. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link fence in Dallas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Dallas?
$75 to $960, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Dallas
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).